Little Boy Blue
Living in rural Texas is a dysfunctional family: an abusive dad, a Vietnam vet with a war wound that's left him impotent; a compliant wife and a son of about 20, two small sons who look a lot like their brother. The dad harbors a secret, and he goes to murderous lengths to keep it hidden. The young man, Jimmy, who has suspicions, but little comes out until a Yankee woman comes to town.
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Plot Summary
Set in the deeply segregated South, 'Little Boy Blue' tells the story of a white woman who becomes involved with a Black man in a small town. Her relationships and the town's racial tensions are explored after a local teenager is murdered and suspicion falls upon her lover.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed reviews, with critics often praising the performances and the film's attempt to tackle sensitive racial themes, but sometimes finding the narrative uneven or melodramatic.
What Reviewers Say
- Praise for the performances, particularly from Melanie Griffith.
- Criticism for an occasionally heavy-handed or predictable narrative.
- Acknowledgment of the film's courage in addressing racial issues in the South.
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Fun Fact
The film was based on a true story, though some dramatic liberties were taken for the cinematic adaptation.
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